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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.70, 22,672.05 and 9,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.70, 22,672.05 and 9,274.60 is: 13,911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.70 : 22,672.05 = 9,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.70/22,672.05 = 9,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.70x = 22,672.05 × 9,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.70x = 210,274,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,274,194.93/15,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.90

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